Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 303 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 303

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 16106586 Question Mark
Grade: 303 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Class: 114 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1912 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 85 of 371 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,215,000 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Balance Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 7650.303G85.12S771.123M356.O2778.P4994.7J2979 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.555 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6,671.88 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2,577.02 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
4.378% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (0.43%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 11.54% Analyzing 4,536 Sales Question Mark

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · July 18, 2024

Serial Number 16105924 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5314 · October 3, 2023

Serial Number 16106215 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5314 · May 27, 2021

Serial Number 16106611 was reported as accurate.

Swatchild 20 · April 17, 2021

Serial Number 16104191 was reported as accurate.

stevekrz 26 · April 17, 2018

Serial Number 16106586 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2017

Serial Number 16106136 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2015

Serial Number 16106189 was reported as accurate.

Watchnut 6 · April 5, 2015

Serial Number 16104996 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2012

Serial Number 16105626 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 303 Pocket Watch